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Rambling Beyond the Pavement

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Southeast Ohio Ramble 2024
Beyond The Pavement

On Thursday, loaded up the bike and headed out towards Waldo.
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Fried Bologna sandwich, yum!
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On through central Ohio on the backroads
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Passed a covered bridge no longer over water…
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More backroads…
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Getting closer to Marietta
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Made it to the hotel- 5 ½ hours, 201 miles
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Met up with friends and off to dinner at Wings, Etc next door
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Friday morning, and had a lovely group of friends to go on an adventure with!
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And off we go to explore off the pavement
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The merry crew smiling after the first of many fun roads!
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Beautiful roads, beautiful trees, just tootling along, enjoying the breeze
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We contemplated crossing the river here; but we didn’t, water was too high.
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These bikes are outstanding in the field…
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Woo hoo!!!!
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The road of water crossings was, surprisingly, not as wet as I had expected or hoped.
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There were some… and they were still fun!
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Passed a covered bridge…
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GEESE!
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Yes!! Now THAT’S what I want for a water puddle!!!
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Deep enough that it rained down on me as I went through!
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My new favorite road in the area!!


Pulled over for a bit of a break.
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Had a “spicy kitty” pass behind us on the road we had just ridden
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Had a rider with a slight oops…
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And then another…
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Both riders are okay and made it home!

Some nice roads in the back country…
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Back to the hotel- 5 ½ hours and 100 miles.
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Bike was dirty, that shows a fun day of riding!
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Walked to the Mexican restaurant for dinner with friends.
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3 margaritas later… this cup made me laugh!
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Decided Saturday morning to load up and head home. The day was going to be wet, and Sunday didn’t forecast for anything better. Passed some bicentennial barns
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Stopped at the Big Musky Bucket
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Backroads were wet, but still enjoyable
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Swung through Centerburg, and found the Geographical Center of Ohio
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Was about to be intercepted by some hard rain…
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Almost home, fairly dry, and another storm in the distance
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Trying to race to the garage before the wall of water hits
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Safe in the garage- 5 hours, 215 miles
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Oh, and the day early made it so I was able to watch the Kentucky Derby Saturday evening- WOW!
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And didn't have to rush around on Sunday evening, because I had forgotten to prep and make some horseshoes before I left, and I had these horses to shoe on Monday morning...
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A wonderful, albeit short, weekend of riding and hanging out with friends. Some much needed therapy.
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That DS ride looked like a ton of fun. I couldn't figure out what the "oopsies" were, but the important thing is they are safe.

I know you have experience with a DRZ - how do you compare it to the KLR?
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Hppants wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 12:05 pm I know you have experience with a DRZ - how do you compare it to the KLR?
Apples to Oranges? At least in my eyes.

Each bike does what I want it to do.
No way would I have been able to ride the DRZ down to here, but I would have been able to ride the "black diamond" hero section; that I didn't ride on the KLR. So they serve different purposes for me.
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Where's Waldo...... did you find him? ;)

Kentucky Derby, that's the MotoGP of ponies, right? :lol:
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Your video popped up in my YT feed last night; loved it...particularly the end, lol! Great report!
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All I saw was Fried Bologna which reminded me of my grandmother and the screen went blurry.... I'll be back when you fix that.




Awesome report as usual Julie!
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Thanks for leading us on a great dual sport / adventure ride!
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Great ride report as usual. Great seeing you.
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Love it. Cool seeing what you've done to the new KLR. Lots of added touches. Looks great!
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D-Eagle wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 3:14 pm Love it. Cool seeing what you've done to the new KLR. Lots of added touches. Looks great!
I figure it's less I have to wash.... Not that I've ever washed this bike though....
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Very nice report. Like the video...don't want to get shot :lol: :lol:

I know that feeling on a new road.
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raYzerman wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 12:26 pm Where's Waldo...... did you find him? ;)

Kentucky Derby, that's the MotoGP of ponies, right? :lol:
I was thinking the same thing. Where’s Waldo?
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Nice ride report Julie. I didn't know you got a pic of the Bob cat. Nice. I already replaced my broken clutch lever and installed a set of Tusk hand guards, so hopefully I don't break another lever. Although now I have spares in the trunk. I got an ex-ray and have 2 broken ribs. ugh.
Even with the broken thing it was a lot of fun and thanks for leading us off road. It was a blast. Can't wait for next time.
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Sorry to hear about the ribs Art. I hope you aren't in too much pain. Heal quickly! Loose gravel on sharp turns isn't exactly confidence inspiring.
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raYzerman wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 12:26 pm Where's Waldo...... did you find him? ;)

Kentucky Derby, that's the MotoGP of ponies, right? :lol:
Auburn wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 1:09 am I was thinking the same thing. Where’s Waldo?
Waldo is a quaint little town that has 3 bars, a beer distribution warehouse, an ice cream stand, and no stop lights...
But one of those bars serves a famous fried bologna sandwich and delicious homemade fruit pies and cream pies (which I should have gotten instead of the onion rings).

It's definitely a town that would be easy to pass by and never realize the goodness that is on that corner.

No cell reception in the building and a cash only establishment, but friendly faces greet you when you walk in.
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Road Runner wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 6:57 am Nice ride report Julie. I didn't know you got a pic of the Bob cat. Nice. I already replaced my broken clutch lever and installed a set of Tusk hand guards, so hopefully I don't break another lever. Although now I have spares in the trunk. I got an ex-ray and have 2 broken ribs. ugh.
Even with the broken thing it was a lot of fun and thanks for leading us off road. It was a blast. Can't wait for next time.
Dang, sorry to hear about the ribs! Glad to hear the bike is fixed and you're ready for the next ride.
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